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retinal pigment epithelium development
Term Information
Accession
GO:0003406
Name
retinal pigment epithelium development
Ontology
biological_process
Synonyms
RPE development
Alternate IDs
None
Definition
The progression of the retinal pigment epithelium over time, from its initial formation to the mature structure. The retinal pigment epithelium is the melanin-containing layer of cells between the retina and the choroid that absorbs scattered and reflected light and removes waste products produced by the photoreceptor cells.
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GOC:dph,
GOC:tb,
GOC:ascb_2009
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